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Which did you learn first: the Our Father, or el Padre Nuestro? If you were raised in a Spanish-speaking household, you were most likely taught to say your prayers in Spanish. And if this was the case, you probably also went to mass en español. I never liked going to church, but I was forced… [Continue Reading]
I recently spoke with, Dash Harris, a Panamanian-American filmmaker whose project “Negro: A Docu-Series about Latino Identity,” seeks to open a dialogue about the perception of beauty, and its relation to skin pigmentation; the stigmas one faces within the perception of race, and the resulting effect on one’s identity. What does a Latino look/sound like?… [Continue Reading]
We’ve all seen a plethora of articles regarding Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, her stance on immigration, and her signing of the controversial lawin 2010. Civil rights leaders, immigration advocates, church leaders, and fellow Governors have criticized the law. Even President Obama weighed in on the debate, when he said that the law threatened, “to undermine… [Continue Reading]
If you were on the fence about which Republican presidential candidate you wanted to support – debate no further. Newt Gingrich is promising that if he is indeed elected as President of these United States, he will place an American base on the moon. While stumping on Florida’s famed Space Coast, Gingrich made new commitments… [Continue Reading]
Over the years, the rise in childhood obesity has been an issue that many have spoken out against. The lack of nutrition in school lunches and the fact that some school have gotten rid of recess, haven’t necessarily helped the matter. But a big question is how to get children excited about exercising? One way… [Continue Reading]
As you go about your busy everyday life, do you ever just stop and hear the music? Whether you’re passing through the subway of New York City, the D.C. metro or any other public transportation hub, you may have noticed the street musicians or buskers. Some may be students, part-time workers or anyone else trying… [Continue Reading]